Former Lobo Michael Cooper’s ‘21’ to hang in rafters with Laker legends

Aug. 15—Though he wore No. 22 when he starred for the UNM Lobos, Michael Cooper was known to the most of the basketball world as the Los Angeles Laker defensive stopper and world champion who donned No. 21. The recently named Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will have that No. 21 jersey retired this coming season by the Los Angeles, the team has announced. The Lakers have set a ...